Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Some definitions for machines. Basic and derived quantities. Transmission of mechanical work. Losses and efficiency. Uniformly accelerated motion of machines. Motion graphs. Absolute and gauge pressure. Bernoulli’s equation. Venturi meter. Linear and rotational analogues. Thermal energy. The specific heat capacity and latent heat. Introduction into error estimation. Balance machines. Orifice and volume meter tank. Measuring pressure and moment of inertia. 4 hours/4 credits.

weekly

56 h / 14 weeks

4.0

Written Examination,Oral Examination

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Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Hydrodynamic Systems